SFU Applied Sciences

We are proud to share that Sustainable Energy Engineering Professor Vincenzo Pecunia has received the New Frontiers in Research Fund’s Exploration grant!

Working closely with local farmers and Indigenous communities, Pecunia and his team strive to improve the greenhouse systems to support Canada’s sustainable food production goals and climate resilience.

📖Read more about Pecunia’s research via https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/2026/05/see-researcher-advances-sustainable-greenhouse-technology-with-support-from-nfrf.html

From advancing computer graphics research to shaping the next generation of computing leaders, Eugene Fiume’s career has left a lasting mark on the field.

As Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and SFU School of Computing Science Professor, Fiume is a pioneering figure whose work has helped shape how digital imagery is created, simulated and understood. Throughout his career, he has published more than 140 research papers and contributed to innovation through industry and research collaboration.

Fiume continues to be recognized for his leadership and contributions to the field of computer science. Recently, he has been honoured with the 2025 CS-Can/Info-Can Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions and lasting impact on the field.

🔗Read more about his distinguished career and reflections via
https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/2026/06/eugene-fiume-reflects-on-a-distinguished-career-in-computing-science.html

What a wonderful way to celebrate SFU’s 60th anniversary! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us at FAS Homecoming for an afternoon of activities, lab tours, interactive booths and community connection. It was a great opportunity to welcome alumni, students, families and friends back to campus and celebrate the FAS community together.

📸Swipe to see highlights from the day

A heartfelt congratulations to all our new FAS graduates 🎓🎉

All the early morning and late-night sessions, projects and presentations led you to this incredible milestone, your hard work has truly paid off!

We are so proud of you and excited to see where your next chapter takes you.

👉Swipe to revisit the day and check out the full photo album via https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JkKJFTnqQ/

From inspired to inspiring ✨

Amadea de Wit first discovered her passion for engineering in elementary school through FAS Outreach programs, where hands-on activities sparked her interest in robotics and biomedical engineering.

Since then, her SFU journey has taken her through student leadership, co-op placements, capstone projects and entrepreneurship. These experiences were all connected to Amadea's dedication: developing technologies that help people.

Now preparing to graduate from the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Amadea strives to inspire younger generations, especially young girls, to see themselves in STEM.

🎓Read more about Amadea’s journey in human-centred engineering via https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/2026/06/from-inspired-to-inspiring-amadea-de-wits-full-circle-journey-in-mechatronics.html

Congratulations to all our incredible students from the Faculty of Applied Sciences who will be crossing the stage this Wednesday! 🎓🎉

As we celebrate, we asked a few of our graduating students to share their favourite SFU moments and the experiences that shaped their journey.

🔗Read their stories via https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/2026/06/celebrating-our-june-2026-graduands.html

🎓Counting down … Convocation is happening next week 📅

We’re excited to celebrate our grads as they walk across the stage and close the chapter of their academic journey

After the ceremony, don’t forget to join us for a Faculty Reception at ASB Atrium — a chance to celebrate with fellow grads, faculty and snap some pics at our photobooth! 📷✨

🔗Learn more about event details via https://www.sfu.ca/convocation/schedule/applied-sciences.html

Don’t Miss Out … One week left to register 🎉

Join us at the FAS Homecoming event with an afternoon of reconnection, activities and exploration. Bring your family and friends to our interactive booths and enjoy the lab tour to our renovated ASB places and 3D printing facilities.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕛 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 ASB Atrium, SFU Burnaby
🎟️ $5 (including parking & a ticket for ice cream)

❗Registration closes on June 1. Grab your ticket now via https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-faculty-of-applied-sciences-homecoming-tickets-1986569666349

We hope to see you there 🔜👀

Swipe through to revisit a full day of sustainability energy research, ideas and connections 🌱

Earlier this month, the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering hosted SEEGRAD 2026, bringing together students, faculty, industry professionals and the broader SFU community for a day of presentations, idea exchange and discussions.

Throughout the day, SEE graduate students presented research addressing real-world sustainability challenges, from AI-supported vehicle and emission analysis and land use classification using supervised and unsupervised learning to solutions focused on reducing water loss and advancing carbon capture.

The day also featured an industry panel on the energy transition in British Columbia, offering participants insights into the challenges, opportunities and future directions shaping sustainable development.

A big thank-you to our presenters, panelists, attendees and everyone who helped make SEEGRAD 2026 possible! We are already looking forward to next year’s conference!⚡